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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1894
Page
4
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October Post asserts McKinleyism is dead and repudiated by Republican leaders in the canvass. It argues tariff reform and Cleveland’s veto prevent any revival, noting the electorate rejects the extreme doctrine and its return is unlikely under current administration.
The piece argues the loss of the tenth district was a fault of internal Democratic factionalism. It contends Democrats hold the majority and should unite in convention behind one candidate to avoid Republican gains and preserve national representation. It warns discord harmed the party and the country.
The passage expresses belief in the American people's greatness and unity in pursuing general prosperity for everyone, reflecting a communal, optimistic national outlook.
Across the nation Republicans claim sweeping gains with Governor Greenhalge in Massachusetts and McKinley re elected in Ohio. New York sees Tammany Hall toppled as Strong wins mayoral race. Morton carries state by a large plurality. The piece notes voter backlash amid hard times and tariff reform debates, predicting lasting Republican influence.
The article argues the next Congress may favor Republicans but would not alter current government policy. It notes a Republican majority could only affect patronage and potentially choose a president if no candidate wins in 1896, a remote contingency. A year remains before the new Congress meets.
The piece argues the new tariff remains fixed for at least three years, delaying any change despite political shifts. It forecasts continued prosperity under McKinley era policy, urging Democrats to trust the results and Republicans to enjoy the current gains. The outlook emphasizes stability over further reform and frames tariff as a path to growth.
The Boston city election shows a narrow Democratic gain and a weak year over year margin. The Post argues Democrats can win next mayor if they nominate a top quality independent candidate with proven character and ability, leveraging Mayor Matthews era and local reform to keep the city in Democratic hands.
The piece notes Massachusetts will have only one Democratic representative in the Fifty-fourth Congress with Fitzgerald as the lone Democrat. It argues the single seat limits influence and the state bears the disadvantage of a Republican-leaning delegation.
The speech attacks former Republican lawmakers for neglecting state interests and yielding to foreign trusts. It credits Democratic Congressmen from Massachusetts for defending New England against plunderers and urges Republicans to remember that many Democrats are in Massachusetts too.
A crush of business floods the Post with orders from Republicans and Democrats across New England as nearly two pages of advertising were declined to keep within today’s paper limit. The paper remains the favorite morning publication for readers and advertisers despite the excess.
The piece recalls Beachmont electric hack rides to City Hall for a municipal election, noting polling logistics and a vivid early morning procession. It contrasts newspaper coverage, praising the Post and Traveller for New York news during telegraph outages and cable specials.
Election night crowds pack Boston theatres as returns flow from the stage. The Cotton King runs to Dec 15 at Bowdoin Square while James O Neill shifts to Virginius and Don Carlos de Seville in week two at Grand Opera House. Fanny Johnston rejoins Prince Pro Tem at the Museum and Francis Wilson debuts The Devil s Deputy amid strong advance sales.
In a night of ferocious seas three men were saved when tug Peter B. Bradley arrived off Deer Island and rescued Captain Gilmore H Small Engineer Winford Perry and Deck Hand Daniel Tracy from the sinking vessel Thurlow Weed. The Weed and its crew endured freezing water and a near sinking before the Bradley arrived to pull them to Central Wharf.
W W Whitmarsh treasurer of the Putnam Nail Company writes to the Post to correct a misidentification in the Nov 6 issue. He notes the paragraph about William Finn and the Putnam Nail Company seems to refer to a different organization, as the company president is William H Goddwin of Boston.
A fire at the Caledonia House on Centre street in Concord caused $500 in fire and water damage to the building owned by Mrs. George Clough and occupied by Edward Carroll. The contents suffered $500 in loss. Insurance covers both losses. The blaze was sparked by an overheated stove funnel.
The Methodism in Italy headquarters rises at the corner of Via Venti Settembre and Via Firenze near the war department with a 360000 needed for completion. Rev. Dr. William E Burt leads a large mission including twenty nine churches and seventeen other preachers. Ground broken in 1893. ancient ruins found and removed. building houses church services, a theological school, and residences. Bishop Newman laid the corner stone. Bishop Vincent the foundation stone. Newport News: rough weather delays the steamer Priscilla, Captain Simmons praised. Priscilla anchors near Fort Green and proceeds to New York after landing passengers. Continuous wind and snow ashore and at sea. Puritan also delayed.
Frank Gilman, who bored a hole in the county lockup and escaped, was captured in Worcester and brought back to Attleboro. Gilman is noted as a repeat escapes artist and was arrested by Worcester officers yesterday.
The Boston Theatre offers a strong lucky act with attentive animals shown in the racing scene. A midnight Palace matinee draws a large audience. Grand Museum exhibits feature exquisite living pictures. Hollis debuts a Brownie figure while Snitz Edwards shifts to a German band leadership persona. Austin and Stone's Museum to host Jo-jo the dog-face man next week.
A large schooner named Samuel Washburn bound from Taunton to New York was driven ashore west of Eaton Neck Light during a severe blow. The crew were rescued and cared for at the life saving station.Nearby the sloop Idlewild from South Norwalk lay aground in a bad position at Northport Harbor.
Two unknown schooners are ashore on Fox Hill near Dutch Island Harbor. One is the Andrew Peffer laden with lumber for Narragansett Pier. another hull could not be read. The George E. Dale also ashore on Dutch Island, carrying laths from St. John's for Philadelphia. she is high up and not expected to be damaged.
During a heavy gale schooner Nightingale captain Thurston from Bangor bore away from the wharf and went ashore on the east side of the harbor. The vessel carries a cargo of lumber bound for Cottage City and lies grounded at Vineyard Haven.
Berlin dispatch reports Dr Leyden telegraphs that the rumor the late Czar was poisoned by Nihilists is absolutely false.
Reverend George C. Lorimer of Tremont Temple Baptist Church writes to City Editor Edwin G. Heath thanking the Boston Post for full bazaar coverage. He praises the Post’s lady representative Mss Nate for thoughtful inquiry and clear, public engaging reporting.
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